Asbestos

Asbestos causes mesothelioma. When a person inhales asbestos fibers, the fibers stick to the walls of the lungs. It is difficult for the body to expel asbestos fibers, so most of the fibers stay trapped in membranes of the body cavity like the lining of the lungs, or pleura. Once an asbestos fiber has been absorbed by a membrane, it irritates the body's tissue. Over time, the irritated tissue scars. These scars can form malignancies, which can develop into mesothelioma.

This process takes many years. Mesothelioma usually presents within ten to fifty years of asbestos exposure, so many mesothelioma patients do not know how they were exposed to asbestos. Asbestos was used in a wide variety of products so a mesothelioma patient may have been exposed to asbestos through a variety of sources. However, if a mesothelioma patient worked for a company that used asbestos as part of a manufacturing process or served in the US Navy, they were probably exposed to asbestos through those sources.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is urgent that you have this important information on mesothelioma treatment and support. Please fill out the quick form and we will rush you this information or call us at 1-800-763-9545 to speak to us directly.

Where Does Asbestos Exposure Happen?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is mined for industrial uses, although the use of asbestos is now rare in developed countries. Asbestos was most commonly used in insulation and other building materials due to the mineral's fire-resistance and relatively light weight.

Asbestos Was Commonly Found In

Roofing

Siding

Spray-on insulation

Ship insulation

Drywall

Plaster

Gas mask filters

Gaskets

Fire blankets

Popcorn ceilings

Pipes

Artificial snow

Cigarette filters

Vinyl floor tiling

Shingles

Cement

Automotive brake lines.

Vermiculite insulation manufactured before 1990 due to the contamination of an asbestos mine in Libby, Montana.

The Asbestos Scandal

The negative health effects of asbestos were initially discovered due to the widespread health problems observed among asbestos manufacturing staff, asbestos miners, and the inhabitants of asbestos mining towns. Asbestos' negative health effects were observed as early as 1898 and confirmed by the early 1900s.

Companies that relied on asbestos for profits denied, ignored, and deliberately suppressed evidence that asbestos posed a significant health risk to people who came into contact with it. In the 1930's, Johns-Manville, a major asbestos manufacturing company, sponsored a study to investigate whether asbestos really did pose a health threat to its workers. The results of the study were clear: asbestos caused lung problems in a significant percentage of asbestos workers. Johns-Manville arranged to keep the full results of the study private, and continued to expose its workers to asbestos without taking precautions to prevent them from inhaling the deadly fibers.

Asbestos Companies Pay the Piper

Today, most of the big asbestos companies in the United States are bankrupt. The claims filed against them have exhausted their financial resources, due to the sheer volume and individual size of the claims. Many people had their lives shortened and ended as a result of these companies' blatant disregard for the health of their employees and customers. Because asbestos diseases like asbestosis and mesothelioma take such a long time to develop, cases are still being filed and claims are still being paid. Americans are still suffering as a result of the actions of asbestos companies.

Your Legal Rights

If you were exposed to asbestos and you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you have legal rights. Asbestos companies knowingly put you and your family in danger, and they should be held responsible.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is urgent that you have this important information on mesothelioma treatment and support. Please fill out the quick form and we will rush you this information or call us at 1-800-763-9545 to speak to us directly.

Receive this Important FREE Book about Mesothelioma Today

Powered by Danziger & De Llano | Designed by: < a href="http://www.seo.us.com">search engine optimization company | Thanks to < a href="http://www.seo.us.com/seo-services">seo service, < a href="http://www.seocompany.biz">seo company and < a href="http://seo-company-services.co.uk">seo company